Tangaza College RepositoryThe DSpace digital repository system captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material.http://localhost:8080/xmlui2018-03-17T09:01:15Z2018-03-17T09:01:15ZAssociation between Perceived Family Support and Purpose in Life among Secondary School Students Living within Moshi Municipality in TanzaniaMaleli, Josephat, Paschalhttp://41.89.26.9:8080/xmlui/handle123456789/4132018-02-28T11:49:34Z2017-07-01T00:00:00ZAssociation between Perceived Family Support and Purpose in Life among Secondary School Students Living within Moshi Municipality in Tanzania
Maleli, Josephat, Paschal
The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between perceived family support and purpose in life among secondary school students living within Moshi Municipality in Tanzania. This study found that young people with proper perceived family support tend to have a well-defined purpose in life and this is often associated with higher levels of individual happiness. Correlation study design was used. The method used was quantitative. Using convenience sampling, four schools with different socioeconomic statuses were chosen to participate in the study. A sample of 378 students was randomly chosen from these schools. Data was collected using questionnaires which contained questions relating to demographic data and questions relating to the objectives of the study. Data for the objectives was collected using a perceived family support scale and a purpose in life scale. Data was analyzed as descriptive and inferential. Pearson’s correlation and linear regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between perceived family support and purpose in life among the students. The study examined the efficacy of demographic details in enhancing purpose in life. The influence of demographic variables such as such as age, gender, family income, education background, religious background, residence and living situation on purpose in life was measured using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). In general, the results suggest that while family support perceptions are conceptually increases through the mediators the more purpose in life increases. The analysis revealed a seemingly strong perceived family support with more than 96% of the students claiming that their family really tries to help them. Similarly, more than 90% of the students attested to the fact that their personal existence is purposeful and meaningful; with 92% of the students stating that they have clear goals and aims in life. The study revealed that only gender had a significant association with purpose in life (F1, 284=5.77, p<.05). Female students showed significantly better purpose in life (M=86.2, SD=11.6) than male students (M=83.6, SD=12.8). Other demographic variables such as age, family status, religious background, residence and living situation showed insignificant influence on purpose in life. The hypothesis that there is significant relationship between demographic variables and purpose in life among secondary school students living in Moshi Municipality is thus partially supported in favour of gender. The study revealed that the students surveyed had high levels of perceived family support and purpose in life. Male students had insignificantly higher levels of perceived family support than their counterpart female students whereas female students have significantly higher level of purpose in life than male students. The study concludes that there is a significant association between perceived family support and purpose in life. This means that about 90% of variations/changes in purpose in life are explained by other factors that were not tested during the current study. The study recommends that future studies on the association between perceived family support and purpose in life should include other variables not considered in this study, such as culture and happiness.
2017-07-01T00:00:00Z“I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”:Mwania, Patrickhttp://41.89.26.9:8080/xmlui/handle123456789/4122018-01-23T08:33:17Z2017-06-01T00:00:00Z“I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”:
Mwania, Patrick
This article explores from the perspective of the modern forms of migration and displacement of peoples a theological model that interprets the present challenges of migration and displacement from the perspective of the Christian faith. The proposed model provides a solid basis for an adequate Christian response to the phenomenon as well as mapping pastoral responses and initiative in favour of displaced persons.
2017-06-01T00:00:00ZLife Force and New Evangelization in AfricaMwania, Patrickhttp://41.89.26.9:8080/xmlui/handle123456789/4112018-01-23T08:17:17Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZLife Force and New Evangelization in Africa
Mwania, Patrick
One of the values cherished in Africa is the value for life. Indeed, for Africans the experience of life is that which comes first. The major aim of this article is to try, through understanding better the traditional African concept of life, to establish a meeting point between the African traditional notion of life and the Christian commitment to life, and see how the two could enrich each other and mutually benefit each other. Building upon the work of Benezet Bujo, the author proposes that the concept of Jesus as Proto-ancestor (the source of life) provides an important first step in constructing an African Christology and ecclesiology.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZThe African Church as a Family of God:Mwania, Patrickhttp://41.89.26.9:8080/xmlui/handle123456789/4102018-01-23T08:12:44Z2014-01-01T00:00:00ZThe African Church as a Family of God:
Mwania, Patrick
This article is an attempt to propose a possible remedy for the problem of negative ethnicity which has been the reason for many atrocities and much recurring violence in Africa, leaving so many people dead and others displaced. The article is a reflection on the possible pastoral responses to the challenges that result from the effects of negative ethnicity in African societies, through revisiting some of the most celebrated African values, in particular the authentic sense of community and family life. The Church in Africa is called to become a real family and a real community where all are at home and at peace with each other.
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